Intermediate Unit Board Minutes

BUCKS COUNTY SCHOOLS

INTERMEDIATE UNIT NO. 22

Doylestown, Pennsylvania

The Bucks County Intermediate Unit Board of Directors met at its regularly scheduled meeting, after notice was duly given to the newspapers and to the public as required by law, June 17, 2008 at 7:06 p.m. in the Board Room, Intermediate Unit Office, 705 N. Shady Retreat Road, Doylestown, Pennsylvania. The meeting began with the pledge of allegiance led by students at the Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 graduation followed by roll call.

ATTENDANCE:

Members Mrs. Carol Downs, President (Central Bucks)

Mrs. Arlene Gordon, Vice President (Pennsbury)

Ms. Helen Cini (Bristol Township)

Ms. Carol Clemens (Palisades)

Mr. Michael Monaghan (Centennial)

Mrs. Patty Sexton, (Council Rock)

Mrs. Christine Yardley (Pennridge)

ABSENT:

Members Ms. Irene Boyle (Neshaminy)

Mr. Robert Heath Jr. (New Hope/Solebury)

Mr. John Hill (Bristol Borough)

Mrs. Marlys Mihok (Morrisville)

Dr. Stephen Nowmos (Bensalem)

Mrs. Nancy Tirjan (Quakertown)

OFFICERS:

Executive Director Dr. Barry J. Galasso

Assistant Executive Directors Dr. Lawrence Martin

Mrs. Carole Smith

Treasurer Mrs. Wendy L. Macauley

Secretary Ms. Andrea L. DiDio

MINI REPORTS

Mrs. Carole Smith presented the mini report for Special Education. The topic for June was “Rain Forest Adventure 2008.” Carole Smith introduced Ms. Pat Mervine and Ms. Barbara Rabinowitz and Dave Ramba as leaders in Bristol Borough and commended them for all of their hard work and enthusiasm on this project each and every year. Each year they strive to be more and more authentic and fun and each year the children seem to learn more and more throughout the process. This year fifty students participated and underwent weeks of preparation and studying to prepare for “Survivor: The Amazon, May 6, 2008.”

Dr. Lawrence Martin presented the mini report for Programs and Services. The topic of the mini report for the month of June was Reading Olympics which was in its 15th year. Thank you to Beverly Carey for all of your hard work and dedication to this project.

GOOD NEWS

Dr. Barry Galasso shared various items of good news.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None

Upon a motion by Mrs. Carol Clemens, and seconded by Mrs. Carol Downs passed by unanimous vote, the Board approved item 3.

APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS

The Board approved the appointment of Mrs. Patricia Sexton as President of the Bucks County Intermediate Unit No. 22 Board of School Directors and Mrs. Arlene Gordon as Vice President of the Board of School Directors. Upon a second motion by Mrs. Carol Clemens, and seconded by Mrs. Carol Downs & passed by unanimous vote, the Board appointed Mrs. Wendy Macauley as Treasurer and Ms. Andrea DiDio as Secretary of the Board of School Directors of the Bucks County Intermediate Unit No. 22.

Upon a motion by Mrs. Arlene Gordon, and seconded by Mr. Michael Monaghan & passed by unanimous vote, the Board approved items 1&2, 4 through 29.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The Board approved the minutes of the Intermediate Unit Board meeting held on May 20, 2008.

APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT

The Board approved the Treasurer’s Report, for the period of July 1, 2007 to May 31, 2008 subject to audit.

APPROVAL OF BILLS FOR PAYMENT

The Board approved the bills for payment for May 2008, subject to audit.

APPROVAL OF FUND TRANSFERS

The Board approved the General Fund Transfers and Special Revenue Fund for the period of May 2008 in the amount of $216,626.00.

APPROVAL OF BUDGET REVISIONS

The Board approved the revision to Title I Neglected Institutions Budget for the period of July 1, 2006 to September 30, 2008 in the amount of $21,867.00.

The Board approved the revision of the State Early Intervention Budget for the period of July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 in the amount of $16,715,845.00.

APPROVAL OF BUDGET

The Board approved the Educator in the Workplace Contract and Budget for the period of June 15, 2008 to August 31, 2008 in the amount of $15,520.00.

APPROVAL OF 2008-2009 INTERMEDIATE UNIT COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL BUDGET

The Board approved the 2008-2009 Intermediate Unit Comprehensive Annual budget in the amount of $128,622,833.00.

APPROVAL OF BANKS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FOR DEPOSITORIES & INVESTMENTS

The Board approved the authorization for the Bucks County Intermediate Unit No. 22 to continue to use listed banks & financial institutions for depositories & investment purposes until further notice.

The Bucks County Schools Intermediate Unit No. 22 is presently using the following bank as depository for the uninvested funds of the Intermediate Unit:

Wachovia Bank, N.A.

The following financial institutions are presently approved for the investing of Intermediate Unit funds:

Chase Manhattan Bank

Citizens Bank

Commerce Bank

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Treasurer's Invest Program

First Service Bank division of National Penn Bank

Harleysville National Bank and Trust

Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust (PLGIT)

Pennsylvania School District Liquid Asset Fund (PSDLAF)

PNC Bank

Quakertown National Bank

Sovereign Bank

Wachovia Bank, N.A.

The Bucks County Schools Intermediate Unit No. 22 is presently using the following banks as depositories for the Student Activity Funds of the Intermediate Unit:

First National Bank and Trust Company of Newtown

Harleysville National Bank and Trust

PNC Bank

Quakertown National Bank

Wachovia Bank, N.A.

APPROVAL OF YEAR-END BUDGET TRANSFERS

The Board approved the authorization of future year-end budget transfers for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008 in accordance with current School Code, Department of Education and Auditor General’s requirements.

APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF SOLICITOR

The Board approved the appointment of the firm Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams as solicitor for the Bucks County Schools Intermediate Unit Board of Directors for the 2008-2009 school year, with Charles Sweet, Esq., primary contact.

APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR

The Board approved the extension of our contract for auditing services with Maillie, Falconiero & Company for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010 in the amount of $18,750.00 for 2008-2009 and $19,250 for 2009-2010.

APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONTRACT AMMENDMENT

The Board approved the contract amendment for the Executive Director of BCIU #22 effective July 1, 2008.

APPROVAL OF PRIVATE PROVIDER CONTRACTS

The Board approved the Private Provider Contracts and Additional Services for the period of April 4, 2008 through June 30, 2008 in the amount of $86,250.00.00.

Contract:

A.L.L. Speech & Language (New Britain) $ 2,000.00

LifePath, Inc. (Sellersville) 5,000.00

Sub-Total: $ 7,000.00

Additional Services:

Child Development Specialties (Newtown) $15,000.00

Comprehensive Learning Center (Southampton) 11,250.00

Just Children (Trevose) 2,000.00

Ken-Crest Services (Plymouth Mtg.) 3,000.00

Kinetic Rehabilitation (New Britain) 1,500.00

St. Paul’s Preschool (Warrington) 1,000.00

Therapy Source (King of Prussia) 44,000.00

Walsh, Donna (Morrisville) 1,500.00

Sub-Total: 79,250.00

Total: $86,250.00

APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EDUCATION CONTRACTS - BUCKS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS

The Board approved the Special Education Service Contracts with Bucks County School Districts for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 in the amount of $8,392,640.00.

2008-2009

District Contract

Bristol Township School District
Pennsbury School District
Total: / $3,590,404
4,802,236
$8,392,640

APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EDUCATION CONTRACTS–OUT-OF-COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS

The Board approved the Special Education Service Contract with Out-Of-State School Districts (Institution Program) for the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 in the amount of $28,660.00.

APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS AND PURCHASES

The Board approved the contracts and purchases for the period of May 2008 in the amount of $65,481.

Contracts
Vendor / Description / Budget / Amount
Louise Garner / Occupational Therapy 7/1/08 – 8/22/08 (ESY) / Special Ed. / $4,125.00
Invo Healthcare Assoc, Inc. / Physical and Occupational
Therapy 7/1/08 - 8/22/08 (ESY) / Special Ed. / 3,600.00
Kathryn Whelan Callum / PT 7/1/08 – 8/6/08 / Special Ed. / 1,980.00
Eplus Technologies / Wide Area Network Hardware
& Maintenance Agreement
5/22/08 – 5/21/09 / Technology Srvc / 50,866.00
Enabling Technologies / Braille Embosser Maintenance Agreement 8/20/08 – 8/19/09 / Special Ed. / 565.00
Holicong Locksmith &
Central Security, Inc. / System Modification- Camera
& Fire Detection Devices
6/08 – 7/08 / Facilities / 4,345.00
Grand Total / $65,481.00

APPROVAL OF PAIUnet

The Board approved the Resolution No.2008 PAIUnet for the period of January 1, 2008 ending on June 30, 2013.

APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS WITH GRANT WRITERS

The Board approved the contract with Dr. Charles Miller to provide grant writing services, in accordance with the provisions of said contract, with the Bucks County Intermediate Unit, for the period of July 1, 2008 the June 30, 2009.

The Board approved the contract with Ms. Helena Kosoff-Sullivan to provide grant writing services, in accordance with the provisions of said contract, with the Bucks County Intermediate Unit, for the period of July 1, 2008 the June 30, 2009.

APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH CENTRAL BUCKS TRANSPORTATION

The Board approved the extension of the contract for one (1) year with Central Bucks Transportation, Inc., pending the solicitors’ approval for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 in the amount of $2,750,000 (estimated).

APPROVAL TO PARTICIPATE IN STATEWIDE BIDS

The Board approved the authorization to participate in the listed statewide bids for the period of 2008-2009 school year.

APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH EXTRA STORAGE SPACE

The Board approved the renewal of lease agreements for eleven (11) storage units with Extra Space Storage for the period of June 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 in the amount of $24,192.00.

APPROVAL OF PREPAYMENT AGREEMENT WITH AESOP

The Board approved the prepayment of the AESOP Automated Substitute Teacher service provided by Frontline Placement Technologies, Inc. for the period of August 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 in the amount of $52,740.00.

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION WITH ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Board approved the resolution to appoint Dr. Lawrence Martin as the Acting Assistant Executive Director on an emergency basis for a period of not to exceed the 2008-2009 school year.

APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ITEMS

The Board approved various personnel items (a through f).

APPROVAL OF BIDS

The Board approved Bid # 08-815, Unleaded Gasoline (RFG Ethanol) & Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD)

The Board approved Bid # 08-816, #2 Heating Fuel

COMMITTEE REPORTS None

BOARD SHARING The Board shared news from each of their districts.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Mr. Jack Brady provided Board members with legislative update.

OLD BUSINESS None

NEW BUSINESS None

INFORMATION ITEMS The annual Intermediate Unit Sale was held on April 24th and 25th

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None

Upon a motion by Mrs. Patricia Sexton, seconded by Mrs. Carol Clemens., and passed by unanimous vote, the Board adjourned the meeting.

NEXT MEETING

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Bucks County Intermediate Unit Board of Directors is Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at 7:00 P.M.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 9:04 P.M.

Andrea L. DiDio Board Secretary

Bucks County Intermediate Unit

Board of Directors

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